Kimax funnel
Date1943-1950
Inventory Number1997-1-2040
ClassificationGlassware
Subject
Maker
Kimax ®
Maker
Kimble Glass Company
1901 - 1997
Cultural Region
Place of Origin
Dimensions4 x 8.3 x 4 cm (1 9/16 x 3 1/4 x 1 9/16 in.)
Material
DescriptionThe wide end of the funnel has ringed rims, while the skinny end is cut off at an angle. The wide end is cone shaped.
Signedin raised letters: KIMAX 58 / U.S.A. / T.M.REG.
Inscribedmarked on side: T.M. REG / PATENT 2321639
FunctionThere is more information about this funnel in the patent dated 1943, which can be read here.
It was granted to George Zarbo, Vineland, N. J., assignor to Kimble Glass Company, Vineland, N.J.
The beginning reads as follows: "The present invention relates to conical funnels of the type adapted to support filter paper and the method of supporting the filter paper in the funnel. More particularly the invention relates to a funnel having an angle of convergence less than that of a filter paper formed or folded to be supported in the funnel."
It was granted to George Zarbo, Vineland, N. J., assignor to Kimble Glass Company, Vineland, N.J.
The beginning reads as follows: "The present invention relates to conical funnels of the type adapted to support filter paper and the method of supporting the filter paper in the funnel. More particularly the invention relates to a funnel having an angle of convergence less than that of a filter paper formed or folded to be supported in the funnel."
